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training and education program that strives to change knowledge, attitude, and behavior to ultimately improve the quality of life for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (IDD), their families, and the professionals in their lives.
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Greetings THINK+changers!
Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce the release of not one, not two, but EIGHT targeted and specific training and education catalogs about people with developmental and other disabilities based on experience, profession, and interests. We heard your requests for focused catalogs, and we're proud to deliver! And the best part? Nearly all of this valuable information is completely free of cost thanks to our past and current community sponsors! These catalogs serve as a vital resource for victim service workers, law enforcement, parents/caregivers, disability organizations, and many others.
Questions? Need something else? Don't hesitate to contact us! Our small and mighty team is here to help you access the information you need to better serve and support people with disabilities!
Stay curious!
PS: We also wanted to let you know that one of our TOOLS, the Disability Acronym Guide, has been updated for this quarter and is accessible to our followers. Check it out, give it a download, and stay up-to-date on important disability-related acronyms and terminology!
Erica Dennison
THINK+change and Programs' Director
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Targeted THINK+change
Product Catalogs
Specific to your profession or interest!
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Crime Victim Professionals |
For victim advocates, adult or child protection agencies, social workers, and any other crime victim professionals. Because people with disabilities are at a much higher risk of becoming a victim of mistreatment, abuse, neglect, and exploitation, these training materials are designed to help you better serve those individuals. |
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For direct service professionals/agencies, disability advocacy organizations, caregivers, case management agencies, and any other programs that serve and support people with disabilities and their families. These training materials cover topics to help you increase the quality of your support! |
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives |
For organizations and businesses implementing diversity initiatives in the workplace. Diverse teams and supporting unique perspectives create more satisfactory workplaces! Use these training materials to help create a more inclusive environment that includes individuals with disabilities. |
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Educators and School Employees |
For teachers, administrators, PARA professionals, school resource officers, counselors, and other education faculty. Every child deserves access to an equitable education, regardless of their abilities. Use these training materials to help you give the best education possible to students with disabilities! |
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First Responders and Criminal Justice Professionals |
For law enforcement, lawyers, judges, District Attorney's, paralegals, patrol officers, criminal investigators, EMTs, firefighters, and any other emergency responders or criminal justice professionals. These training materials will help you better understand and interact with individuals with disabilities. |
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Medical and Healthcare Professionals |
For doctors, nurses, dentists, therapists, hospitals, and other medical staff. Understanding and respecting people with disabilities is crucial to creating a more equitable healthcare system. Use these training materials to help medical professionals give the high-quality care that patients with disabilities deserve. |
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For parents, adoptive parents, foster parents, families, guardians, powers of attorney, authorized representatives, and anyone who has a loved one with a disability. Use these training materials to get a better understanding of topics like special education, finances, decision-making, and other topics from childhood to growing into adulthood. |
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Public Services and Businesses: Disability 101 |
For museums, restaurants, state and local government, retail stores, venues, and any other businesses open to the public. Businesses need to be prepared to meet the needs of all customers. Use these training materials to learn how to support, accommodate, and provide equal access to customers with disabilities. |
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Full THINK+change Catalog
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THINK+change has been creating original content for 5 years and our THINK+change catalog features all TALKS TRAININGS and TOOLS we have developed and produced to help you in your work for and with people with disabilities.
Why you should explore
We have over sixty (60) original content-based TALKS, TRAININGS, and TOOLS in one easy place covering topics such as Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, Victimization, Self-Determination, The Americans with Disabilities (ADA), and MUCH MORE!
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Want more information about our new catalogs or any THINK+change TALKS, TRAININGS, or TOOLS? Just ask – we'd love to connect. |
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Use any of the below podcast platforms? You can listen to us there too!
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Erica Dennison
THINK+change & Programs Director
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